Thomas Hilbert Sutton

He was born September 7, 1948 in Goldsboro, NC to George H. and Lorene Head Sutton. Thomas was a member of Peter’s Creek Baptist Church, and former member of the Danbury Volunteer Fire Department, having served for 33 years. He retired from North Carolina State Parks with 31 years of service. Thomas worked at Hanging Rock State Park as a park ranger and later as the lead maintenance mechanic. He loved fishing, woodworking, bluegrass music, and cooking Eastern-Style Barbecue. Hosting pig pickings for friends and family brought special joy.

A 2:00 p.m. memorial service will be held on Friday, March 20, 2015, at Peter’s Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Ragsdale officiating.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Bryan Thomas Sutton.

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